For the past few years, Wuzhen has hosted the World Internet Conference,     1    makes life in this town much more convenient than it used to be. Residents here can surf online as    2    (easy) as in large modern cities. Plus, they can download movies and music at high speeds. The Internet has even changed Wuzhen’s transport! Both residents and    3    (tourist) can use the public bike system. Bikes can be rented by    4    (use) online apps — no need for paperwork or cash payment.

People have different ideas about how the Internet     1     (affect) friendships.  

Some people think the Internet can harm friendships. Firstly, talking online is no     2     (replace) for face-to-face contact—images really cannot replace     3     real-life smile or hug. Secondly, lots of the content     4     (post) on social media is shallow or trivial. Thirdly, online relationships may not be what they appear to be. Going online can be particularly dangerous for people     5     are easily influenced or too trusting. In my opinion, face-to-face communication is the best way     6     (maintain) healthy relationships.  

Others believe the Internet can help develop friendships in many ways. Firstly, the Internet makes communication much     7    (convenient). Secondly, the Internet has also made communication more fun. You can share photos, videos, news stories, and websites     8     your friends online. Thirdly, online communication can actually bring people closer to each other. Whenever someone needs help, friends from all over the world can     9     (immediate) provide useful suggestions or information. Finally, I believe the Internet brings people closer together and makes communication with friends more convenient and     10     (interest).

The Internet is an     1     (amaze) information resource. Students, teachers     2     researchers use it as     3     important tool. Journalists use it to find information for stories. Doctors use it to learn more about unfamiliar diseases and the     4     (late) medical development. Ordinary people use it for shopping, banking, bill-paying, and communicating with family and friends. People all over the world use it     5     (connect) with individuals from other countries and cultures. However, while there are many positive developments associated with the Internet, there are also certain fears and     6     (concern). One concern is a lack of control over what     7     (appear) on the Internet. With television and radio the editors will check the accuracy of the contents of programs, and with television there are limits on what kinds of programs can     8     (broadcast) and at what time of the day. However,     9     the help of the Internet, parents can check a published guide to determine what     10     (suit) for their children to see.

Not only has the Internet made our lives more     1     (convenience), but it has also changed people’s lives by online communities and social networks. Take Jan Tchamani, an English teacher, for example. She had to quit her job because she     2     (suffer) a serious illness.     3     (inspire) by the people she met online, she decided to start an IT club. She believes that it is     4     (high) important to bridge the digital divide and make sure that everyone has access to the Internet and knows how to use new technology.

The Internet has the power     1    (connect) people across the world to a single shared community. Even in the countryside, the Internet     2    (enable) people to reach beyond their villages and get in touch with the outside world. We can achieve almost anything online.

The Internet has many     3    (advantage). One of the greatest advantages of the Internet lies in the quick and easy access to a huge amount of information. With the click of a mouse or the touch of a button, it is possible to find out almost anything we care to know.     4     a certain extent, all of the world’s knowledge is at our fingertips. No wonder the Internet has now become     5    (one) place that the majority of people turn to for information. The Internet has also made our lives unbelievably convenient, with all sorts of goods and services     6     (provide) by e-commerce. Above all else, the Internet helps us establish and maintain social ties. With all sorts of communication software, physical distance no longer gets in     7     way. There are endless ways to share our views on matters or let someone know we care about them.

    8     the Internet brings many valuable advantages,     9    (be) connected has its problems. Only when the Internet is used properly and     10    (responsible) can it be a place of discovery, wonder and inspiration for everyone.

The Internet brings more     1    (convenient) to people’s lives. Jan, an English teacher, suddenly     2    (develop) a serious illness and had to give up her job. Later, she made a discovery that     3    (surf) the Internet could help her feel less lonely and bored. She joined an online group where she could share her problems with others.     4    (inspire) by Internet users, she decided to set up     5     IT club to teach the elderly how     6    (use) computers and the Internet. She has started taking online classes to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society     7    (good). She thinks it is     8    (high) important for everyone to have access     9    the Internet and know how to use new technology. Besides,     10    (she) next goal is to set up a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.

Avatars are digital identities that you use to represent     1     (you) online. The first simple 2D avatars     2     (appear) in role—playing computer games in the 1980s. By the late 1990s, they had been used in web chats.

People could create their own avatars to show their personalities. When     3     (create) their own avatars, people discovered they had the power to create new identities    4     didn’t look or act like their real selves at all. They also created more than one avatar     5     different purposes: a sensible one for work, a good-looking one for meeting people, and a silly one for having fun. However, nearly all the avatars they created look     6     (good) than they do in real life.

    7     avatars let you express yourself and give you lots of room for creativity, the use of avatars has also caused a few concerns. Some     8     (user) worry they are spending so much time online that they are afraid of meeting people in the real world. Besides, the use of several avatars can also be a risk, as people can use avatars     9     (cheat) others online. However, many people view avatars in a more positive light. They hope their avatars will act like     10     real person and travel around bigger, more exciting virtual worlds one day.

The Internet has the power     1     (connect) people across the world to a single shared community. We can achieve almost anything online—with access to the Internet come some     2     (true) life-changing advantages.

One of the greatest advantages of the Internet     3     (lie) in the quick and easy access to a huge amount of information. The Internet has now become the first place     4     the majority of people turn to for information. Meanwhile, it has also made our lives unbelievably     5     (convenience), with all sorts of goods and services     6       (provide) by electronic commerce more commonly known as e-commerce. Above all else, the Internet is widely used in our life,     7     (help) us establish and maintain social ties.

However,     8     the Internet brings many valuable advantages, being connected has its problems. We must be aware     9     these problems and be careful to use the Internet properly and responsibly. Only in this way can we enjoy the immeasurable     10     (benefit) of the Internet.